Bloomberg asked Hillary Clinton to succeed him as NYC mayor
In a phone call confirmed by three people, Mr. Bloomberg encouraged Mrs. Clinton to consider entering the 2013 mayor’s race, trading international diplomacy for municipal management on the grandest scale. She would, he suggested, be a perfect fit.
Much about the call, which occurred some months ago, remains shrouded in mystery. But Mr. Bloomberg’s overture to the former first lady highlights the level of his anxiety about the current crop of candidates, his eagerness to recruit a replacement who can rival his stature and his determination to become a kingmaker in the political arena he will soon exit. …
During their conversation, Mrs. Clinton left little room for doubt: she was not interested in seeking the mayoralty, people briefed on the call said.
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This should be taken to the main page for further discu….WOW! That was fast! And there are already comments. How did you do that, magic?
Bishop on December 4, 2012 at 4:23 PM
How great will it be when then fool is finally gone?
Rocks on December 4, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Probably because she may be the only NY Dem shorter than he is.
NotCoach on December 4, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Hey, just a couple hours late to the party…
right2bright on December 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Succeed? This is a monarchy now? Gosh, that is probably more true than we realize.
1nolibgal on December 4, 2012 at 4:39 PM
I hear another Hollywood star is going to run for office, her name is Ashley Judd, might want to post that one also…
right2bright on December 4, 2012 at 4:40 PM
Gee,
I thought that the position was elected, not inherited. Or designated heir.
But then, Bloomberg did find a way to get a third term out of the idiots in New York City.
ProfShadow on December 4, 2012 at 4:44 PM
That means the azzhole wants to run on the D ticket in 2016. To Hades with both of them.
Schadenfreude on December 4, 2012 at 4:51 PM
A little more gritty. More like Russia these days. Think–> Putin – Mevedev.
WisRich on December 4, 2012 at 4:54 PM
I’ve suspected for some time that he’s not a real Republican. He must really hate New York City.
flataffect on December 4, 2012 at 6:51 PM